There are an estimated 74 cellar doors and over 160 vineyards in the region. After my family coming first, i am a very passionate mclaren vale wine and food person that lives in the vale and the blog is here to assist you the wine enthusiast andor the vale visitor with information not just winery information, but places that will be good for families etc. Mollydooker wines pty ltd is based in the mclaren vale wine region in south australia. Mclaren vale is a wine region in the australian state of south australia located in the adelaide metropolitan area and centred on the town of mclaren vale about 38 kilometres 24 mi south of the adelaide city centre. The unique result of his elbow grease and ingenuity.
Mclaren vale lakeside caravan park 48 field street mclaren vale, south australia 5171 ph. Mclaren vale is home to sustainable winegrowing, worldclass wines and culinary. Cabernet sauvignon is also produced in a similar style. The explanations of their winemaking processes and back story were delightful and the tasting we did in the sunroom of the cellar door was conducted in a casual and friendly but professional and knowledgeable way. Open public holidays excluding good friday, christmas. And when mark maxwell built this winery, it was one of the few with its own restaurant. When visiting, make sure you call into the mclaren vale and fleurieu coast visitor centre for all of your map and information needs. So youve got yourself to mclaren vale, about 40 minutes drive south from adelaide, and youre ready to enjoy a day or if youre lucky a few days tasting some of australias best wines. This is a list of wineries in the mclaren vale wine region, a major wine producing region located within the fleurieu wine zone in south australia. Gorgeous beaches and prime wine country collide in the fleurieu peninsulas mclaren vale. Mclaren vale winery restaurants winery restaurants in mclaren vale where to eat on our mclaren vale wine tour. Coast to vines rail trail including the shiraz trail. Shiraz trail, from mclaren vale to willunga, 14km return.
There are an estimated 74 cellar doors and over 160 vineyards in the region the wineries are centred around five main areas. The shareduse trail is generally bitumised wide path, following a treelined raised railway embankment. An exciting, out of left field winery in the heart of mclaren vale, south australia. To me, that sounds like we have to up our daily intake of shiraz, to help the wonderful folks of mclaren vale and ensure that all their hard work is appreciated and not gone to waste.
Several local transportation alternatives can also be conveniently arranged including helivista helicopters, chooks little winery tours and my mclaren vale wine tours. Leconfield is a remarkable family wine business owned by dr richard hamilton and his wife jette. Make sure you pick up the visitor guide too it is one of the best in the state thats what our visitors tell us. Start your journey here with this cellar door guide.
Fox creek wines from the soils of mclaren vale wineries. Welcome to the lonely grape wineries and wines of the mclaren vale region from south australia. A fantastic mix of food, wine, music and the arts together with the energy and passion of motoring enthusiasts. Known for opulent red wines with intense power and concentration, mclaren vale is home to perhaps the most classic style of australian shiraz. The extreme conditions in any australian growing year are major factors in forecasting shoot counts, bud. Welcome to angove family winemakers angove family winemakers. A new era for the label began when he purchased a mclaren flat property, where the shottesbrooke winery and cellar door were built and some of mclaren vales most exciting wines were brought to life. The mclaren vale winemaking region is a worldclass tourism destination offering exceptional food and wine, great coastal scenery and premium accommodation. Mclaren vale cellars is your access to the goodies and secrets of the mclaren vale region, from anywhere in australia. Sometimes the decision about where to eat is way too hard especially when there is a group of you to accommodate within budget and dietary needs. Jan 16, 2018 the mclaren vale wine region, in the northwest of fleurieu peninsula, is located approximately 35 kilomters 22 miles south of adelaide. The better trail begins at old reynella, heading south. Although mclaren vale is one of the greatest and oldest wine. The northernmost section of the coast to vines trail follows some roadside paths.
Sitting in the room behind the tasting room, with sofa and fore, we had a long lazy afternnon drinking great wine but eating the best selection of cheeses and crackers and pastes. Nov 06, 2018 mclaren vale woodstock winery, adelaide, south australia. Carved into a limestone hill at the heart of mclaren vale and etched into its history is the fivestar winery, meadery and restaurant he built with seductive locations for spectacular occasions. The information is relatively easy to collect as i am a passionate mclaren vale food and wine person and in the last year have visited about 59 of the 62 cellar doors in the mclaren vale wine area. It served as a place of worship, school, and social gathering spot for local farming families for a century. Today, we are proud to still call this winery our home. Mclaren vale became the model of the small winery before such enterprises became fashionable in other states, and it remains one of the most richly varied and highly developed areas in australia, producing intensely flavoured and coloured red wines and similarly powerful whites. Chapel hill winery is named after our iconic ironstone chapel, built by methodist settlers to the mclaren vale area and officially opened on december 5, 1865. Currency creek, old reynella, mclaren vale, mclaren flat, willunga and aldinga. Once there, choose and click on the wineries you would like to find on the left hand side of the page. The top 10 reasons why mclaren vale is australias most. The joyful marriage of food and wine is at the heart of rosemount estates new food wine range.
At the 2011 census, mclaren vale had a population of 3,861. Make sure you pick up the visitor guide too it is one of the best in the state thats what our visitors tell us and we are not disagreeing with great tips, vouchers and all the must do experiences in. Secondary road mclaren vale hills, valleys and beaches crafers. Enjoy a cleansing craft beer from the many local micro brewers in mclaren vale and willunga and smiling samoyed in myponga. It was founded by sarah and sparky marquis in 2005. By the way, i intend to visit the remainder of the mclaren vale winery cellar doors and of course write a blog entry about them in the coming weeks. Mclaren vale really does has something for everyone. Fox creek wines is one of the mclaren vale wineries. In 1878 thomas hardy transformed an old flour mill on the main street of mclaren vale into the hardys tintara winery, and with his success the township of mclaren vale began to prosper and grow.
Mclaren vale winery maps mclaren vale wineries mclaren vale vineyards mclaren vale satellite images mclaren vale gps wine wines wineries. The mclaren vale wine region, in the northwest of fleurieu peninsula, is located approximately 35 kilomters 22 miles south of adelaide. About half of all vine plantings in mclaren vale is shiraz. Mclaren vale is a small rural town in south australia famous for producing world class red wine. But with over 65 cellar doors set within this picturesque landscape of big blue skies and gently rolling hills, where on. Mclaren vale woodstock winery adelaide, south australia. In 1969, marks father contributed to the regions first notable eatery. This is a list of wineries in the mclaren vale wine region, a major wineproducing region located within the fleurieu wine zone in south australia. Rosemount estates signature style is centred around freshness and fruit vibrancy, creating wines that are full flavoured and ready to drink now. Nestled amongst the company vineyards with magnificent view to the surrounding mount lofty ranges, the cellar door offers a diverse range of. The best mclaren vale wineries and cellar doors 2019 wine. The best mclaren vale wineries and cellar doors 2019. The 10 best restaurants in mclaren vale updated may 2020.
Mclaren vale woodstock winery, adelaide, south australia. Servicing the famed mclaren vale wine region, its a businesslike, utilitarian town strung along an endless main street but it has some terrific cafes and eateries, both centrally and in the back blocks, and a few handy places to stay. Mclaren vale visit a winery official australian winery. Mclaren vale vintage and classic, mclaren vale, south australia. There is food to accompany the drink stop into the willunga farmers market on a saturday to gather produce from the 80plus stalls, grab a midmorning snack at the clarendon bakery, and treat yourself to a long lunch or indulgent dinner at the awardwinning salopian inn. The township was formed in 1923 from a merging of the two original villages of gloucester and bellevue, which were established in the 1840s by british pioneers. It is internationally renowned for the wines it produces and included within the great wine capitals of the world. Mclaren vale wine a guide to the wines of mclaren vale. On saturday mornings the willunga markets are open and offer an opportunity to meet the growers and taste the best of what the region has to offer. The region was named after either david mclaren, the colonial. Mclaren vale leconfield wines richard hamilton wine syn. Mclaren vale travel south australia, australia lonely planet.
Family owned, award winning winery located in mclaren vale, south australia. But few know a part of that reputation is maxwellmade. We have gathered the best that the mclaren vale can offer, creating four distinct daytrips to help you make the most of your time in this world class region. Set amongst a tranquil lake, gorgeous vines and 200 year old gum trees, serafino is the perfect place to stay, relax, and indulge. Just a 40minute drive from adelaide, spend your days dining on farmfresh, sustainable produce, sipping worldfamous wine and staying at luxurious retreats. Mclaren vale is a worldclass destination with wine, and so much more.
Secondary road mclaren vale hills, valleys and beaches. Mclaren vale satellite images mclaren vale gps wine wines wineries vineyards maps new south wales queensland south australia tasmania victoria western australia return to main menu 1 adelaide hills 2 barossa valley 3 clare valley 4 coonawarra 5 eden valley 6 mclaren vale 7 langhorne creek. The township was formed in 1923 from a merging of the two original villages of gloucester and bellevue, which were established in the 1840s by. Mclaren vale trip planner plan your mclaren vale vacation. The mclaren vale shiraz trail is an 8 km walking and bike trail that takes you from mclaren vale to the quaint little town of willunga.
It is by far the most important wineproducing area in the fleurieu zone and is also regarded very highly throughout australia and the world. It offers the visitor exquisite tastes of the mclaren vale regions worldclass wines, tantalising gourmet food and classic motor. The region is so effortless in the funloving lifestyle. Our selection of fine wines including shiraz reserve, jsm shiraz cabernet, sauvignon cabernet and jsm cabernet are enhanced in oak barrels to hone the unique characteristics of each of our wines. It is the umbrella company for two of australias well regarded wine brands leconfield wines, and richard hamilton wines. It is difficult to see which winery is which with the concentration of tags required in the mclaren vale area. With a strong wine industry heritage dating from 1837, the family has developed a distinguished international reputation for. Vinified on its own or in rhone blends, these hotclimate wines are deeply colored and high in extract with signature hints of dark chocolate and licorice. We have gathered the best that the mclaren vale can offer, creating four distinct daytrips to help you. But more critically, the town offers easy access to some truly excellent winery cellar doors. Dec 06, 2012 the delectable organic wines, quiet setting and gregarious, charming hosts make this gorgeous cellar door an absolute mustdo on your mclaren vale visit. Looking to explore the distinctive wine flavours of sas legendary mclaren vale region. About the region mclaren vale vineyard accommodation. Some say mclaren vale offers the best regional dining in australia.
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